The 500X crossover is certainly no exception, standing out in its category thanks to its latest generation UconnectTM system and the exclusive BeatsAudioTM system, for a revolutionary on-board music experience. What's more, the 500X also features an instrument panel with reconfigurable 3.5" TFT display which allows the driver to customise the information displayed on the screen.
Uconnect Radio LIVE 5''
Featuring a touchscreen system, Uconnect Radio LIVE 5" provides an extensive range of functions, starting with the UconnectTM LIVE services offered as standard, as well as a host of music options, in addition to the FM/AM radio. The driver can actually connect his or her multimedia devices via USB or via the 3.5 mm auxiliary input (jack), or even stream music via Bluetooth from enabled smartphones. Digital radio (DAB) is also available upon request.
You can also make and receive telephone calls hands free once you've connected your enabled smartphone to the Uconnect system using Bluetooth technology. The system can also read text messages on compatible smartphones.
Finally, available upon request, the Uconnect RadioNav LIVE 5'' navigation system with TomTom 2.5D navigator, voice commands and free TMC traffic alerts. Thanks to outstanding features such as the advanced lane indicator, drivers can easily navigate even the most complex junctions. The TomTom Routes function is the easiest way to calculate the fastest route, based on both current user speed data and permitted limits. And last but not least, drivers can travel in complete safety receiving "turn by turn" instructions on the instrument panel when other functions are active on the radio.
Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE 6.5''
Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE 6.5" features a 6.5 inch touchscreen, with large, easy-to-use icons. The Uconnect touchscreen system offers a series of functions, such as radio, music from multimedia devices, navigation, connected services and telephone functions. The functions and services available include the Uconnect LIVE services as standard, FM/AM radio and the option to connect multimedia players via USB or the 3.5 mm auxiliary port (jack). What's more, the driver can listen to music from an SD card or stream tracks via Bluetooth from an enabled smartphone. Digital radio (DAB) is also available upon request.
The 3D map navigation system features "turn by turn" navigation and One Shot Voice Destination Entry to enter addresses using voice commands. The driver can also make and receive telephone calls hands free after connecting an enabled smartphone to the Uconnect system using Bluetooth technology. Finally, the system can read text messages and respond (using voice controls or the touchscreen) with one of a set of 18 pre-programmed messages.
Uconnect LIVE: A suite of connected services
For the first time, Uconnect Radio LIVE 5'', Radio Nav LIVE 5'' and Radio Nav LIVE 6.5'' are all offering the Uconnect LIVE services. Customers can download the Uconnect LIVE application from the Apple Store or Google Play Store on their smartphone. Simply connect your smartphone to the 500X to display and control a host of applications from the Uconnect touchscreen. The applications have been designed and adapted for use when driving to ensure drivers do not lose concentration, storing their smartphones in a pocket or the designated compartment. Uconnect LIVE will be released progressively in several European countries.
With Uconnect LIVE, the user can access, directly from the 500X's touchscreen display, "TuneIn Internet", online radio with over 100,000 stations from all over the world, "Deezer Internet music", with over 20 million tracks, Reuters, to keep up-to-date with the latest news from all over the world and Facebook and Twitter, to keep in touch with their friends. On top of all of this, there's also eco:Drive, the first driving style app which allows you to reduce fuel consumption by up to 16% and reduce CO2 emissions by following real time advice. The Fiat 500X's eco:Drive mobile app is now connected via cloud for automatic driving data transfer.
Finally, Uconnect LIVE allows direct access to my:Car, which offers real time alerts, servicing reminders and an interactive owner handbook to help drivers manage vehicle maintenance. When a smartphone is connected via Bluetooth, the most important alerts are automatically forwarded to the owner's personal UconnectTM LIVE account, making managing maintenance easier than ever before.
Uconnect LIVE with TomTom LIVE services
Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE 5'' and Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE 6.5'' include TomTom Live services with voice commands and reliable traffic information, to make every journey more efficient thanks to the Uconnect LIVE app.
Fiat 500X drivers can now experience TomTom-connected navigation, which includes the world's most extensive source of traffic information, with over 100 million kilometres of traffic measurements gathered daily. Navigation systems are updated every two minutes with the latest traffic conditions. Using an advanced processing engine, Uconnect provides the quickest routes and the most accurate ETAs. As well as real time updates on traffic conditions, users also benefit from information on fixed and mobile speed cameras where available, the TomTom Search&Go local search service and real time weather forecasts.
TomTom Live services include: Traffic (using real time traffic updates, the system gets the driver to his or her destination more quickly); Speed Cameras (indicates fixed and mobile speed cameras, helping drivers to stay safe and relaxed at the wheel); the TomTom Search & Go search facility (users can search by category or business name, from petrol stations to supermarkets, and navigate to their destination); and finally Weather (users can receive weather information for a given location and weather forecasts for up to 5 days, enabling them to plan their journeys with the most up-to-date weather).
Uconnect LIVE services are always up-to-date
Owners of the new 500X can rest easy: their car is designed to adapt to the future, and offers the freedom to update Uconnect LIVE services with no need to replace the Uconnect system already installed. Uconnect LIVE services can be updated "over the air" when a compatible smartphone is connected via Bluetooth to the radio. Updates can be downloaded directly on to the Uconnect system, keeping the services up-to-date and allowing customers to continuously evolve their on-board connectivity experience.
A multitude of ways to control your content
The Uconnect system is easy to understand thanks to a variety of user interfaces designed to allow users to choose the one they like best. For example, to control the communication, infotainment and navigation functions or the Uconnect LIVE services, users can use the steering wheel controls, the touchscreen display, voice recognition, the traditional levers and buttons or wireless technology such as Bluetooth. With so many options, users can adapt the technology just how they prefer.
Premium Audio Systems and BeatsAudioTM
Depending on the Fiat 500X trim level, two audio systems are available: the first equipped with four speakers (120 watt), and the other with six speakers (180 watt). The new Fiat 500X 2015 also offers the latest audio experience from Beats by Dr. Dre, the system designed to revolutionise your on-board music experience.
On request, customers can equip their vehicle with the exclusive BeatsAudioTM system - developed in collaboration with Beats by Dr.Dre. Specifically, the BeatsAudioTM system boasts a total power of 560 Watts and features an 8 channel digital amplifier which integrates an advanced equalisation algorithm designed to recreate the entire sound spectrum that an artist experiences during his/her studio recordings.
The Beats Audio system includes an 8-channel amplifier for 560 watts of power, two dome tweeters in the dashboard, two 165 mm midwoofers in the front doors, two dome tweeters in the rear doors, two 165 mm midwoofers in the rear seats and a 20 mm - 15l subwoofer at the centre of the luggage compartment.